Serving 246 students in grades 6-8, Kalama Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 246 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Kalama Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalama Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kalama Middle School?
246 students attend Kalama Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kalama Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalama Middle School?
Kalama Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kalama Middle School offer ?
Kalama Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalama Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 246 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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